In 1747, the York-Nichol’s Gap Road was laid out (from east to west) through the Marsh Creek Settlement. In 1769, a north-south road was established from Baltimore to Shippensburg, and an intersection was created in front of the tavern of Samuel Gettys. Eventually, a town was formed at the crossroads. Gettysburg grew and prospered, and …
Join historian and guide Timothy H. Smith in this program featuring ALL NEW content as he examines some of the more modern tourist-related commercialism of the town and battlefield. Come reminisce about the motels, restaurants, and museums of your childhood. This program will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 11 a.m
Join ACHS for our Christmas at the Museum celebration from December 7-8! Kids get to enter the museum for FREE on both days, and adults enjoy 50% off their regular admission price. There will be a hot chocolate bar, kids crafts, and our BRAND NEW holiday scavenger hunt. Come out an join us as we …
Join the Adams County Historical Society for our first ever Fall Fest on Saturday, November 9th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This vendor event will feature crafts, handmade gifts, local artisan goods, food, and more! Interested in being a vendor? Fill out the interest form here: https://forms.gle/sLChp9Mhv4AeGeQx9
Many of us have that person in our lives who seems to know (or think they know) everything about Gettysburg—its people, places, and things in all their storied minutiae. Are you or your friend THAT person? Well, it’s time to put your Gettysburg knowledge to the test. Join us for the Ultimate GettysNerd Game Show …
opens with the first speaker for 2024, William Beal, who will talk about Lexington Concord 1775: Fighting for Our Freedom. Mar�n-Leese Lectures are free and open to the public and are generally held in the Mansion. For more information on other upcoming events and activities, go to www.hanoverpahistory.org > Calendar or call 717-632-3207.
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